Concert Cast

The Future of Gig Tripping is Here: A note from Kyle Lamont To my loyal listeners: Concert CAST is evolving. We have officially joined VEMORii - a platform dedicated to gig tripping - to better serve the concert-going community and the culture we love. Alongside our signature immersive Concert CAST episodes, we are introducing Concert CHAT: a video talk show that reviews the venue and the performance immediately after the encore, recorded from a car parked outside the venue. You can watch the full experience on YouTube or listen to the audio versions right here in your podcast feed. We are also opening up beta testing for our new agentic concertgoing app. This is the world’s first intelligent trip planner designed specifically for fans who go the distance. Thank you for going on this journey with me—the best is yet to come. Join the Waitlist: Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner at VEMORii.live Watch Concert CHAT: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Guide to Gig Tripping: Listen to all immersive concert going stories about music venues at ConcertCast.live Have questions OR interested in being a brand partner or sponsor? [email protected] Follow Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/  

I matched with the frontman of a band I used to sing my heart out to, one of our most prolific songwriters. A brief romance unfolded, then ended without a single word. Here’s what I learned about the duality of musicians and the heartbreak of mistaking his lyrics for the person I thought he was. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Original Soundtrack by: Kristin Sevaldsen - https://www.instagram.com/kristinsevaldsen/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

This isn’t a podcast made from a couch or behind a desk. It’s recorded on the road, under glowing marquees, inside green rooms, and at the venue itself where the real stories of live music unfold. I’m inside it and you’re right there with me. Hi - I'm Your Host Kyle Lamont. There’s crying, absurd chaos, and pure elation. Live Music is emotional, and so is our storytelling. It’s cinematic, intimate, and driven by theme and place. Visit https://concertcast.live for all of our AUDIO stories exploring concert culture.  And Now - there's a VIDEO Talk SHOW: Concert CHAT: A Ticket Holder Tell All. The Only Show Reviewing Venues & Performances immediately after the encore from a car parked outside.  Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Concert CAST & CHAT are now part of VEMORii - a platform devoted to gig tripping & concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the waitlist at https://vemorii.live/ for the beta app, a new agentic concert trip planner.  Follow Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

What starts as a quick stop on Route 66 turns into a month-long musical adventure in Flagstaff, Arizona. Host Kyle Lamont takes you on a backstage tour of the historic Orpheum Theatre to uncover wild tales, including the night Umphrey’s McGee blew out the venue lights.  We set up shop at the legendary Hotel Monte Vista, staying in rooms once occupied by Michael Stipe and Bing Crosby. Local artist Lindsay joins us to spill captivating stories of visiting music legends and the spine-tingling ghost encounters of the "Meat Man" room. Explore Flagstaff concert culture on this immersive audio atlas to the Southwest where you will leave with a deeper sonic kinship to this mystical town. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Special thanks to Orpheum Theatre: https://orpheumflagstaff.com/  Special thanks to Hotel Monte Vista: https://hotelmontevista.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Kyle Lamont reunites with Haley and Spencer of 76th Street to discuss their new queer pop EP, WILD, a six-song musical journey featuring everything from a heart-pounding love song dedicated to Nashville's hottest queer bar to what might be the most joyful and liberating breakup song you'll ever hear. The album peaks with a homage to the gay musicians who inspired the band, evolving into a queer anthem guaranteed to get you dancing and leave you humming, "I think that I just got more gay." Kyle's bond with the band dates back to 2021 when she chronicled the sonic soul sisters' Nashville debut in a rockumentary podcast. This follow-up offers a glimpse into their evolution as both artists and humans. While their lyrics now embrace same-sex pronouns, 76th Street's core message remains unwavering: strength, independence, and radical self-love. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Check Check One Two is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/  

Hi, I'm Kyle Lamont, your host and wow, I had the incredible opportunity to spend time with Lena, the lead singer of GoldenOak, in her cozy she-shed as she prepared for her headlining performance at the Under the Oaks Music Festival in Western Maine. Known for her unique and stylish outfits, Lena walked me through her pre-show routine, sharing intimate details of how her fashion choices intertwine with her music. But it wasn't all serious - we had laugh-out-loud moments too, even roasting band members' outfits.The experience was part of a two-day camping festival where I wandered through the woods on a mushroom foraging adventure along the Sandy River and joined fellow festival-goers for a pancake breakfast served by the band. Throughout the episode, I leaned into my curiosity about how fashion, music, and location influence each other, bringing in voices from fans who shared their thoughts on this fascinating interplay.I invite you to push play on "Let's Go Festival," a podcast series on ConcertCast.live that transports you to community-focused music events, offering an intimate look at the intersection of music and culture.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify PodcastsFollow Kyle Lamont on InstagramFollow GoldenOak on InstagramThank you for listening!

Push play for a tour of Happy Top, a one-of-a-kind B&B in Athens, Georgia that's also an analog performance space and recording studio. You'll hear the origin story, the approach to the vintage decoration and design (there's a piano in every room. Literally.), and how owner T.S. Woodward created a signal flow speaker system, giving each room a different audio flavor. Plus, an authentic perspective on why Athens has such a special music scene.I'm Kyle Lamont, founder and host of Concert Cast, a rockumentary podcast network. Our series "In the Pocket" explores independently owned venues where music and community come together in surprising places. We showcase these unique spots, often at risk due to gentrification, by telling their stories and showing how they shape concert culture.T.S Woodward wishes to say a very special thank you to Michael Smith-Lanzar (his next door neighbor from 2019-2022 [but resident there since 2014]) who was the first person he met on Bryan St, told him all about the history of Happy Top, helped to negotiate with the city the sewer/water infrastructure & who is an indefatigable activist for human rights.Book yourself a stay at Happy Top:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34414912?source_impression_id=p3_1721428035_P3x6xgljy6A-N1Q7For more rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture visit https://concertcast.live/index.htmlKeep up with Kyle Lamont on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/Follow Cookie Tongue Bandhttps://www.instagram.com/cookietonguemusic/Copyright by Kyle Lamont of Good To Go Studios LLC 2024, USA

When a dream about making love in a lighthouse sparks a music video project, I find myself stuck in a sea of self doubt until a legendary concert photographer's wisdom on the creative process lights a path forward. Get ready for a podcast pep talk on artistic resilience with Austin City Limits photographer, Scott Newton. My interview with Austin City Limits photographer Scott Newton took a surprising turn. While discussing my indie music video shot in a Maine lighthouse, I found myself opening up about creative doubts. Scott's wisdom transformed our interview into an unexpected pep talk. His words were deeply moving and motivational, and I hope they resonate with you as powerfully as they did with me.  I'm Kyle Lamont, host of Concert Cast. Thank you for pushing play on my mini-cast about the artistic process and the power of the creative journey with Scott Newton, the resident photographer at Austin City Limits. Make sure to listen to my full length interview with him for stories from the ACL photo pit. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Listen to the Interview with Scott Newton: https://concertcast.live/concertphotography.html Keep up with Scott Newton at https://www.modernrocksgallery.com/scott-newton-photographer Special Thanks to The Bright Light Social Hour: https://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

When Concert Cast host Kyle Lamont meets Scott Newton, Austin City Limits' resident photographer, she finds answers to long-held questions about the silent conversations musicians have with the camera, revealing secrets hidden within their photographs. Ever wonder what really happens when musicians click with the camera lens? Get ready for an emotional podcast about the art of concert photography. In this episode, the host of Concert Cast, Kyle Lamont, meets up with Scott Newton, Austin City Limits' resident photographer (with over 50 years of photo-making experience), to talk about the philosophy and untold stories behind music's most iconic images. This episode's depth will have you reaching for the replay button to fully grasp its wisdom. Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

I’m on location in Las Vegas for Phish’s historic inaugural run at The Sphere, but there’s one problem: I don’t have a ticket. Join me as I put a "finger up" and hit the pavement with the miracle ticket seekers outside the world's most advanced venue. But the quest doesn’t stop at the gates. We’re going deep into the Phish subculture—from webcast gatherings and late-night after-parties to the infamous "Nitrous Alley" and Uber rides filled with unfiltered fan theories. This is an audio-visual adventure filled with laughter, surprises, and the emotional high of concert culture. For more pictures and video coverage: https://concertcast.live/b05-phish-at-sphere.html Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Haley and Spencer (76th Street) aren’t just an anthemic pop band with millions of TikTok followers - their music is rooted in a friendship as tight as their harmonies and in  our new rockumentary podcast, we take a prismatic look at the power of friendship. This episode is about empowerment. It's about being there for each other. It’s about love, heartache, sexuality, and the sacred moments that make for musical lyrics.Join host Kyle Lamont as she follows these sonic soul sisters prepare and perform on the Nashville songwriting circuit, self-produce a new studio album and live out their Music City dreams. Listen to more Rockumentary Podcasts Exploring Concert Culture on ConcertCast.liveFollow Kyle Lamont on IG Follow 76th Street on IG

Join me as I shadow Haley and Spencer around Nashville's songwriting circuit and capture their conversations about love, sexuality, friendship and stories behind their memorable lyrics. Trust me, what happens off-stage is just as electrifying as what happens on it.This isn't just a rockumentary podcast—it's a heartfelt anthem for every dreamer in Music City who dares to chase their musical aspirations.In "Check Check One Two", you’re more than a listener, you're welcomed inside a band’s lifeListen to more Rockumentary Podcasts Exploring Concert Culture on ConcertCast.liveFollow Kyle Lamont on IG Follow 76th Street on IG Subscribe, Rate & Review on Apple  PodcastsRate & Review on Spotify

Most music shows talk about the industry from a distance; we talk to the culture from the front row. Concert CAST is an immersive, on-location journey that puts you inside the venues and on the road with the people who make live music happen.  Recorded in motion—from the backroads of Maine to the neon-soaked strips of Vegas—this is your audio atlas for discovering America's music scene and concert culture. Created and hosted by Kyle Lamont. Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii, The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Subscribe to our Youtube Channel to Watch our Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/  

Salt Lake City has a strange reputation, but when host Kyle Lamont peels back the stereotypes, she finds that the city’s concert culture is creative, edgy, and overly kind. In this episode of Concert CAST, we journey from the salt flats to the velvet curtains, passing through local "nerd caves" to meet world-renowned illustrator Travis Bone (Furturtle) and hear the surprising process behind his iconic concert posters. This episode also takes you on a daytime tour of the city's coolest music venues, stopping at Urban Lounge for stories and lore from co-owner Will Sartain, who spills secrets about the venue's live music history—including the time a band dragged a couch out of the green room to go crowd surfing on it. Religion quite literally shapes this city’s geography, and after spending time with Travis and Will, you will hear how Mormonism also deeply influences the city’s concert culture—a brand of kindness that seeps out from the artists in a very Salt Lake City way. In a place where community is more important than celebrity, take this episode as your invitation to couch-surf through Salt Lake City’s caring crowd. Music heard in this episode: The songs you heard in this episode are Paint over Prayers, Coma, Face Against the Glass, This Winding Road and More Melody. They were written and performed by Will Sartain. Produced by Kilby Records and Exumbrella Records. Body Language was performed by Monotonix and produced by Drag City Records. And Exceptional Whore is by Vile Blue Shades recorded at the Urban Lounge. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont For the photo & video gallery of SLC: https://concertcast.live/saltlakecity.html Special Thanks to Furturtle: https://www.furturtle.com/ Special Thanks to Urban Lounge: https://www.theurbanloungeslc.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner: VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

On the outskirts of Boston, a warehouse comes alive on a frigid night. Artists and bohemians huddle together, drawn in by live music in one of the city's best-kept secrets.  Journey to The Loft in Boston, a DIY artist rehearsal and performance space that serves as a sanctuary for experimental sounds. We'll shadow Audrey Ryan, the venue's owner (a talented musician herself), during her preparations and performance for the concert and spend time with a group of Boston bohemians to gain insight into the significance and preciousness of this venue in a city that is grappling with the loss of artist spaces. I'm Kyle Lamont, founder and host of Concert Cast, a rockumentary podcast network. Our series "in the pocket" explores independently owned venues where music and community come together in surprising ways. We spotlight these unique spaces, often at risk from gentrification, sharing their stories and showcasing their influence on concert culture. For more rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture visit https://concertcast.live/index.html Keep up with Kyle Lamont on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ To see a show at The Loft sign up for their newsletter by emailing [email protected] To help protect artist spaces in the greater Boston area, sign the petition at https://www.artstayshere.org/ Musicians heard in this episode: Audrey Ryan https://audreyryan.bandcamp.com/ Van Chamberlain https://vanchamberlain.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-sun Tequila Sirens https://tequilasirens1.bandcamp.com/ Support Artist Spaces in Boston: https://www.artstayshere.org/ Copyright 2024 Kyle Lamont of Good To Go Studios

Listen to my audio field note from the Bangor Savings Amphitheater where the bands Jax, MAX, and Big Time Rush reignite love's sparkle within me and I can't help but ponder: is this concert the culmination of my healing journey through heartbreak, or the beginning of a new love cycle? Heartbreak is a regenerative journey that takes you down many emotional paths. Depression, displacement—for me, denial that I would ever want to be in love again. And during each stage of the process, the perfect song would seem to serendipitously appear and like a lyrical blanket, insulate my cold heart. Starting with Carol King lamenting, "It's too Late," transitioning into Little Dragon’s, “No Love.” Then it was Peter Tosh bellowing, “Why Must I Cry,” and as of late, “Last Goodbye” by Jeff Buckley.  And many, many, other songwriters were there for me too.  Yet, these songs are a double-edged sword inadvertently reinforcing despair. The truth is, they made me kind of calloused towards love too. But when I venture into the Amphitheater at the Bangor Waterfront to photograph contemporary pop stars JAX, MAX, and Big Time Rush, I feel giddy and carefree and I start to see love through a sparkling lens of optimism again.I can’t help but wonder, was this pop concert the culmination of my healing journey, or rather, the start of a new love cycle? For more Rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture, go to http://concertcast.live

New from Concert Cast, we present: Let’s Go Festival - A rockumentary podcast that brings the music festival to you.Our series starts in Farmington, Maine at the Sandy River Music Festival.  Here, there are no frills, just a bunch of passionate people coming together to celebrate local musicians.Singer Jason Spooner puts it this way: “We've played a bunch of festivals where it's kind of a zoo. Big lines and port-a-potty masses and mud and the energy's just almost a little too frenetic. This is more my style, everybody's laid back and very respectful." The Sandy River Music Festival might just be one of the most Maine things out there. Fire pits to gather around, fresh mountain water to swim in, musicians to sway to. It's a festival that manages to be both eclectic and cozy, vast and very familiar.The VenueIt seems that many Maine musicians feel that they have to leave Maine to make it in the music scene. And Mainers often feel like they have to go to big cities to hear music magic. What makes the Sandy River Music Festival so special is that when you stand in the field behind the Narrow Gauges cinema, where it is located, this feeling disappears. You are exactly where you need to be. You can feel magic in the river and in the crowds of committed music lovers. Families near campfires, friends dancing, solo campers meeting new friends. You can come to the Sandy River Festival as you are.Lena, from the Maine band Golden Oak told me, “Every time I come home, I'm so impressed. I'm just like, What is happening in Farmington? When did you get so hip and cool and super cool?”The MusicAn amazing thing about the music here is that it doesn’t feel exclusive. You can listen to bands reference each other in their set intros, grab a beer with them after they play or join in on impromptu fire pit jams.Many festival go-ers know the musicians too. Either indirectly, having grown up listening to them at shows or directly, as friends. And that’s a special feeling no-one takes for granted.The Camping - GlampingThe festival is an overnight affair. You’ve got some options. You can rent beautiful bell tents that can fit up to six of your friends. Or you can bring an RV. The camping grounds are spacious and within walking distance to the very swimmable Sandy River.The Idea Man - Meet John the Owner“He goes into a quantum timescape. He's running so fast and so steady. It's just like a stargate opens up.” That’s just one of the ways John, the organizer of this festival is described. I don’t want to spoil anything, but if you’re looking for the story of one man backed by a superhero team of technicians, planners, builders and wizards making magic happen – have a listen to this episode of Concert Cast.Memorial Day Lineup of musical memoriesGet your tickets for this years festival  here.Special thank you toFranklin Savings bank for sponsoring this episode. They believe in small businesses and like us, are committed to supporting our concert communities in Maine. Bank with ease at https://www.franklinsavings.bank/This episode is created and produced by Kyle Lamont of Good To Go StudiosTo hear more podcasts about concert culture go to Concert Cast.liveCo-writer and co producer: Zo Bailley Field producer: Camille Howard Editor & Engineer: Pete McGill

Stop letting the algorithm choose your soundtrack. When the disappointment of shuttered venues and the burnout of well-worn playlists collide in Athens, Georgia, host Kyle Lamont ditches the "safe listening" habit for a journey into the unknown.What she discovers inside Flicker Theatre & Bar—an avant-garde venue of the South—is a total wonder: the bewitching, freak-folk music of Cookie Tongue.  This episode of Concert CAST challenges our modern listening habits through an interview with Omer Gal, the visionary creator behind Cookie Tongue, and Adam Wayton, Flicker’s talent buyer and member of The Pink Stones.  Together, they discuss an intentional approach to booking "weird" bands to ensure Athens remains an eclectic, experimental music town. Along the way, we draw reflections from Ben Ratliff’s seminal book, Every Song Ever, which offers a critical guide to listening in the digital age of plenty. Plus, a Concert CAST first: Lamont interviews a mouse! By the time the episode ends, you'll be inspired to turn off your predictable playlists and listen for the weird and wonderful waiting just off the beaten path. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Special Thanks to Omer Gal: https://www.instagram.com/cookietonguemusic/  Special Thanks to Flicker Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/flickertheatre/  Special Thanks to Ben Ratliff: https://benratliff.net/  Special Thanks to STS9: https://www.instagram.com/sts9/  Special Thanks to Widespread Panic: https://www.instagram.com/widespreadpanic/    Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner: VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

Phoenix was once a layover city. Today, thanks to venues like Crescent Ballroom, its concert culture has transformed the once-barren downtown into a live music destination. In this episode of Concert CAST, Kyle Lamont takes you inside two iconic Phoenix spaces. First, we hit Crescent Ballroom—a 1910s garage turned community hub that serves incredible Mexican cuisine—to talk with former Lotus guitarist Mike Rempel about the creative circuit between the stage and the crowd, and how a venue can fundamentally affect a performance. Then, we head to the Warehouse District staple Last Exit Live to hang out with Dead Winter Carpenters. These "road warriors" share the reality of the grind, logging 50,000 miles a year in pursuit of creating lasting sonic connections. The episode also features legendary architect Will Bruder, designer of the iconic Burton Barr Library, who offers a masterclass on the "emotional architecture" of gathering places—plus a surreal 1960s story involving fringed suede boots.  Phoenix proved that the right venues can redefine a culture. It’s a destination worth the miles, but timing is everything. Aim for a January to April arrival—any later and you’re less of a concert-goer and more of a rotisserie chicken. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont For the Photo & Video Gallery of this episode: https://concertcast.live/be2-phoenix-arizona.html Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

What do a silent disco and a corporate conference produced by HUSHconcerts have in common? Wireless headphones and a deeper sonic connection. First developed for military intercommunications in WWII, headphones have evolved from a tactical necessity into a mainstay for personal transport and global connection. Robbie Kowal, the pioneering CEO and DJ behind HUSHconcerts, sits at the forefront of this sonic evolution on both the conference and concert stage. In this episode of Concert CAST, we explore his latest shipment of high-tech gear—headphones that light up like a spaceship with 8 colors and 12 channels—while uncovering how this splashy tech still relies on the rock-solid radio frequencies of the past. Kowal is obsessed with the mechanics of the experience as he balances his roles as an executive and an artist. We go behind the scenes to hear how he prepares for a silent disco, solves our modern-day distraction issues, and fundamentally changes how we experience music and the spoken word when gathered en masse. If you haven't tried this experience, it is a must —there is no other feeling than being independent together. Created by Kyle Lamont Special thanks to HUSH https://hushconcerts.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

During the pandemic, Lamont hosted remote conversations with thought leaders who were actively shape shifting and recalibrating the next rendition of concert going and culture. This episode was recorded at the peak of the pandemic when mental health emerged as one of the most discussed and newly reformed subjects in the industry. Kyle Lamont connects virtually with Misty Roberts, a seasoned tour manager who has worked with top touring bands, Bruno Mars, Metallica, and Haim. Her candid revelations shed light on the future of touring, unveiling profound insights that advocate for extreme changes. Misty emphasizes that while managing logistics remains integral to tour operations, prioritizing mental and physical health must become an above the line concern for every individual involved in the concert touring business.

Lamont meets up with award-winning Maine architect, Carla Haskell to visit The Grand Theatre, a historic venue on the coast and then she heads to her firm to talk about creating space and her unconventional start in the field of architecture.

Head to a digital dance club with virtual reality designer and music maker, DJ Celeste Lear for an immersive, futuristic approach to live music and how it can help reduce our festival footprint.

Hang out over ZOOM with Charley Ryan, co-owner of Brooklyn Bowl. Ryan curates and collaborates to create the iconic vibe and feeling, the cool factor of the legendary rock venue. Hear the backstory on designing venues and what to look forward to when the new one opens in Nashville including healthy measures to be put in place when the ban on live music lifts.

Lamont takes you to a drive-in concert in Farmington, Maine to talk with The Mallett Brothers Band plus their fans and the owner of the drive-in to experience what it is like to safely enjoy a concert from your car.

We chat with Steve Chilton in Phoenix about his passion for promoting live concerts, repurposing his venue to a coffee shop (for now), the forming of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), his forecast for the business-side of live music and what fans can expect.

This is one of our all-time favorite episodes for a reason. Even with the doors locked and the seats empty during the height of the pandemic, the music found a way to induce goosebumps. Host Kyle Lamont takes you behind the curtain of The State Theatre in Portland, Maine, for Conclave—a high-production livestream series born out of necessity. In this breakout experience, we connect with emerging Alt-R&B sensation Angelikah Fahray https://www.instagram.com/angelikahfahray/) , a singer-songwriter whose spell-binding performance proved that soul has no boundaries. Alongside bandmate Bill Giordano and producer Joshua James Hand (Bird Theory), we explore the technical magic of live broadcasts and the vital mission of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) to save our stages. Vemorii is a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch the New Talk Show Concert CHAT:  https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Follow Kyle Lamont (Founder & Host) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Go backstage at Maine’s premier ski resort where the green room is a nursery school and the "Holler Folk" legends prepare to pack a massive mountain cafeteria. Host Kyle Lamont navigates the winding roads of the Western Maine highlands to reach the base of Sugarloaf. The mission: to witness the King Pine Room’s nightly metamorphosis from a bustling ski lodge into a 1,200-capacity "church of song." In this episode, we join The Ghost of Paul Revere in their subterranean preschool haven to trace their journey from small-town bars to the national stage of Conan O'Brien. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Venturing to Stockholm, Maine, feels like crossing into an entirely different state—one where rocky coastlines dissolve into endless potato fields. In this snowy, time-capsule Swedish colony, host Kyle Lamont discovers Eureka Hall, a legendary musical outpost sitting just miles from the Canadian border. Once the clothespin capital of the world, Stockholm is now where snowmobiles outnumber cars and touring musicians find a mandatory pilgrimage site. In this episode, we explore why the best acts in New England trek six hours north to play a room that has lived a thousand lives—from a 1920s rooming house to a high-energy stage for the modern wanderer. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

A five-hour trek into "The County" means leaving the salty air of the coast for a land where fishing villages dissolve into endless potato fields. Host Kyle Lamont journeys 300 miles north to the birthplace of astronauts and the last frontier of Maine. In this episode, we ride shotgun through a "white squall" blizzard to Fort Kent with musician Ben Cosgrove, a composer who treats geography as his primary lyricist. From the "physics" of performing for a room full of snowmobilers to the raw emotional scaffolding of an album born from a horrific breakup, this is a narrative about mapping our internal worlds onto the external landscape. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Welcome to a world where the headliners aren't touring bands, but migratory singers with a "jazzy" dialect. Host Kyle Lamont heads to a solar-powered cabin on a dead-end street in Cherryfield to meet Chris Riley—a mason and avian ecologist who treats the Maine woods like a massive, open-air amphitheater. This episode dives into the "coocoo" subculture of birding, where fans travel hundreds of miles to witness a rare range-shift and the "deafening" dawn chorus of Washington County. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Drive through a "portal" on Maine’s most beautiful back road to reach a world where millionaires and clam diggers share a round. Host Kyle Lamont takes the scenic, winding route Downeast via Route 182—better known as Blackwoods Road—a stretch famous for its overhanging tree tunnels and local ghost stories. This journey leads to a repurposed bottle redemption center turned high-end leather handbag studio and ends at the edge of the Schoodic Peninsula at the legendary Pickled Wrinkle, the saltiest music venue in Maine.  Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Sullivan is a town that stays quiet but inspires loudly. Beyond the rocky coast of Frenchman’s Bay lies a community where solitude and connection overlap in the shadow of Cadillac Mountain. Host Kyle Lamont returns to her hometown to explore the transition of the Lucky Stone Retreat—a cottage built by her grandfather after WWII—into a modern haven for global travelers and creators. From a Marine veteran finishing his memoir with a stray dog from Afghanistan to an indie rocker looping kazoos and accordions, this episode uncovers the gritty, avant-garde art enclave tucked away Sullivan, Maine. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Escape the cruise ships and crowds for the oldest settlement on Mount Desert Island. Host Kyle Lamont heads to the "Quiet Side" to meet award-winning composer and jazz guitarist Ryan Blotnick. After scoring the Netflix documentary, "Knock Down the House", Ryan traded the burnout of NYC for the old-growth trails of Acadia. In this episode, we explore the mathematical patterns of jazz, scoring a Sundance hit under high pressure, and why a $500 '93 Honda Civic is the ultimate touring vehicle for a rural Maine musician. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Look beyond the souvenir shops to find the real rock and roll heartbeat of Mount Desert Island. While tourists crowd the main thoroughfares, a resilient subculture thrives on Rodick Street—a corridor host Kyle Lamont has dubbed "Music Row." In this episode, we cross the bridge to Bar Harbor to explore a hidden nexus of bohemian cafes, urban gardens, and speakeasy-style venues that keep the local music alive long after the National Park gates close for the day.  Created & Written by Kyle Lamont  Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

"Music grabs us by surprise, allowing us to mindfully move around our memories.” Host Kyle Lamont returns to her roots in Ellsworth—the "Capital of Downeast Maine"—to witness a cultural rebirth where music therapy meets punk-rock drag. This episode dives into the "cathartic agency" of sound, exploring how a single song acts as a bridge to the past. From psychological solace to a massive warehouse venue transformation, Ellsworth has become a hub for the weird, the wired, and the wonderful. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Ever wondered what it’s like to watch a "fuzzy rock" band on a 1920s high school stage or hear a soulful jazz set in an Art Deco cinema? In this episode of Concert CAST, host Kyle Lamont lands on the Belfast, Maine waterfront to experience All Roads Music Festival—a two-day takeover that turns this historic town into a living music map. We join festival co-creator and "mover and shaker" Meg Shorette to explore how bingo halls, 1830s churches, and subterranean passages become the alternative destination of Maine’s indie music scene. This is a gig trip you won't want to miss. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

After decades of feeling the floors of Madison Square Garden undulate under the feet of 20,000 fans, what does a rock star crave most? For Jon Fishman, the ultimate luxury isn't a louder stage—it’s the profound stillness of the Maine woods. In this "bite-sized" exclusive, host Kyle Lamont sits down with the Phish drummer to discuss his move to Lincolnville, the "essence of life" found in homesteading, and why the most powerful part of a song is often the space between the notes. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

What does it actually take to stay fueled during a marathon tour? From the "owner’s box" donut spreads of the Baker’s Dozen at MSG to the bare-bones reality of a green room that’s basically just a "break room with some almonds," Jon Fishman pulls back the curtain on the glamorous (and not-so-glamorous) world of backstage catering. In this "bite-sized morsel," host Kyle Lamont talks food on the road.  Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

“The spirit of a road trip is strikingly similar to musical improvisation.”  - Kyle Lamont While the world knows him as the drummer of Phish, Jon Fishman’s local passion in Belfast, Maine, is "The Errant Path"—a weekly radio show where he trades his drumsticks for faders. In this "bite-sized morsel," host Kyle Lamont catches up with Fishman to explore how decades of driving Phish across the country to gigs in their first car prepared him for the meandering, connection-seeking world of community radio. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

To find the heartbeat of Phish’s rhythm section, you have to leave the stadium lights behind and head into the rolling hills of Belfast, Maine. Host Kyle Lamont takes the scenic route through the weed farms of Route 90 to meet Jon Fishman in a place you’d least expect: behind the faders of a community radio station. Sitting in a frayed leather wingback chair, the man who anchors the world’s most famous jam band opens up about the "errant paths" that define his music, his radio show, and his life in the Pine Tree State. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

What happens when a 1920s variety house survives a stint as a porn theater, a ceiling collapse during a Sarah McLachlan set, and a "haunted" history to become the pulse of Portland, Maine?    In this episode, host Kyle Lamont kicks off a massive road trip around Maine's Music Scene at the iconic State Theatre on Congress Street. Join us for an exclusive, daytime backstage tour with General Manager and “High Priestess” Lauren Wayne as we go behind the velvet curtains of the most intimate large-scale venue in the country. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

This isn't a podcast made from a couch. In Concert CAST, the road and the music venues are our studio. This is your immersive travel podcast and audio atlas for the Maine music scene. Concerts are our compass and venues are the destination. Season One maps a road trip from the most notable city stages to the most remote northern outposts. Host Kyle Lamont takes you inside green rooms and through snow squalls to explore Maine concert culture on a gig trip of a lifetime.  Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/